Michelle Johnson-Barakat is a Colorectal Surgeon based on Missenden Road in Camperdown, NSW 2050. She looks after people who need help with problems that can affect the bowel and nearby areas, and she aims to make the whole process feel clearer and more manageable.
In everyday terms, her work often involves bowel incontinence. This is when someone has trouble holding stool, or when there are accidents they can’t control. At times it can be linked with ongoing bowel changes, irritation, or issues after other health problems. She understands that this can be embarrassing, but it’s also more common than many people think.
She also helps with urinary incontinence. This can look like leaking, urgency, or needing to rush to the toilet. Because the bladder and bowel can be connected through the pelvic floor and the way the body stores and releases waste, care sometimes needs a joined-up approach. In many cases, small changes in treatment can make a big difference to comfort and confidence.
Another area she deals with is contact dermatitis. That’s skin irritation caused by contact with something that doesn’t agree with the skin. It can happen in areas where hygiene products, wipes, pads, or even clothing fabrics create ongoing irritation. Managing the skin matters, because it can make bowel and bladder symptoms feel worse and can lead to soreness that slows recovery.
As a colorectal surgeon, Michelle’s focus is on finding practical, safe options that suit the person in front of her. She works with patients who are dealing with long-term problems as well as those whose symptoms have changed more suddenly. Appointments usually start with listening first, then talking through what’s going on and what might help next.
Over time, surgeons like Michelle develop a steady routine in how they assess, investigate when needed, and plan treatment. The goal isn’t to rush. It’s to keep things grounded, explain things in plain language, and help people feel more in control of their symptoms.
Michelle works in Camperdown and surrounding areas, so local patients can access care without having to travel too far. If you’re dealing with bowel or urinary incontinence, or skin irritation linked to contact, getting the right support early can make things easier to manage.